Hastings Family Care

Safe Medications During Pregnancy

It is preferable to avoid taking medications during pregnancy, but when necessary, there are several safe options. The list below is a general guide and is not designed to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have specific questions, please contact your physician or nurse practitioner.

Note: Use medications sparingly in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Call if your temperature is 100.4 F or greater, or if symptoms persist or worsen.

Symptom	Medications
Allergies	Allegra Benadryl Chlor-Trimeton Claritin Flonase Saline Nasal Spray Xyzal Zyrtec
Cold/Congestion/Flu	Mucinex Robitussin Tylenol
Constipation	High bran diet and increase water Colace Konsyl-D Metamucil Milk of Magnesia Miralax (consult with your doctor first)
Cough	Mucinex Robitussin – plain Robitussin – For dry cough (Unless you have high blood pressure or are taking an antidepressant)
Decongestants	Claritin (Loratadine) Instant Ocean Spray Netti Pot Tylenol Sinus
Diarrhea	BRAT diet – bananas, rice, applesauce, tea or toast Immodium Kaopectate
Dental	You may have dental care with the following precautions: Make sure you are well shielded if x-rays are required. Local anesthesia is permitted without epinephrine. No sodium pentothal or nitrous oxide. Antibiotic therapy is permitted: Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin or Keflex Should you require additional information, please contact our office.
Headache/ Mild Pain	Extra Strength Tylenol or Regular Tylenol Magnesium (200-400 mg/day)
Heartburn/Gas/Antacids	Maalox/Mylanta Pepcid, Prevacid, Prilosec or Tagamet (if no relief from Tums or Rolaids) Rolaids/Tums Zantac
Hemorrhoids	Avoid constipation Preparation H Sitz baths with or without Epsom salts Tucks Pads
Insomnia/ Sleep Aid	Benadryl Doxylamine (Unisom) Tylenol PM (if you also have pain)
Leg Cramps	Calcium 500-650 mg/day Electrolytes Epsom salt baths Magnesium 200-400 mg/day
Nausea	Emetrol Ginger, Ginger Tea Sea bands (wristband) Small frequent meals (every 2-3 hours) Unisom Vitamin B6 100mg – twice a day
Sore Throat/Cough	Chloraseptic/Cepacol Lozenges – Sore Throat Mucinex Robitussin – plain Warm saltwater gargle several times/day

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